August 2020 CBUB Tournament

[Fox]

The August 2020 CBUB Tournament will have a theme. 

To compete in the Tourney the player must create TWO tournament matches (and only two - no more, no less) and follow the theme.

THEME:

Players may only use characters in the Tournament from Television shows (including Music Videos - MTV), Movies, Video Games and Commercials released in the decade of the 1980's.

Examples:
Star Wars was released in 1977.  However Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi were released in the 1980's. Therefore, most Star Wars characters are fair game.  Same with Christopher Reeves Superman.

Charlie's Angels was a show that ran 1976 - 1981. The show ran into the 1980's, therefore, Charlie's Angels characters from that show are fair game.

 

Players should use the 1980's version in their character image to provide authenticity.

If there is a question of whether the character is from the 1980's, Fox shall be the final arbiter.

Failure to use 1980's characters will disqualify the match from Tournament consideration.

 

Matches:

Players will create Two Tournament matches in the month of August with the above theme. No more than Two, no less than Two.

Prizes:

1 Grand Prize - $200 Amazon Gift Card.

1 2nd place Prize - $100 Amazon Gift Card.

 

The Required Legaleeze...

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

The "CBUB August Challenge Tournament" is sponsored by Electric Ferret ("Sponsor").  This contest is governed by these official rules ("Official Rules").  

By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest,
as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects.

The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of their respective countries where not prohibited by law, who are thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account.

Must be a registered member of CBUB Forums in order to create the CBUB matches to be judged for merit in the contest.

Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.

TOURNAMENT CONTEST PERIOD

Begin date:
The Tournament option will appear in the CBUB match creation sometime between August 1st 12AM PST (midnight) and August 2nd 12PM PST (noon).

End Date:
12PM PST (Noon) August 31

(PST is Pacific Standard Time)

Ability to create a Tournament Match will end August 25!

HOW TO ENTER

This is a competition tournament contest which requires following the rules of the tournament, below.

TOURNAMENT RULES

Contestant must create two (2) CBUB Rated matches in the month of August.

Contestant must create these matches using the Tournament option in the CBUB Match Creator.

Characters used in the match(es) must abide by the Theme for August as previously described.

Each match created for the tournament may be rated by CBUB Members and Match Judges using the 5-star system located on the Forum page topic, as is the norm in CBUB rated matches.

Each match will receive ratings from at least 1 judge but may receive ratings from more, as is the norm in CBUB rated matches.

Matches will be rated for their entertainment and creative value to the judge or member who will read and rate the match.

Ratings will only count coming from Members who have a CBUB account older than January 1 2020.  CBUB Match Judges do not have this restriction.

Ratings a contestant gives to their own match will not count towards its score and will be discarded.

WINNER SELECTION

The winner will have the highest score at the time the tournament closes.

Score is a weighted average of the star ratings (one star to five stars) given by those members rating the Tournament matches.  All contestants will have a final score between 0 and 5.

The winner will have produced at two (2) CBUB Rated matches in the month of August that follow the Theme.

In the event of a tie, the tied players will continue to create matches which will be rated until there is one winner.

PRIZES:

Grand Prize: one $200 dollar Amazon gift card.

Runner-Up Prize: one $100 dollar Amazon gift card.

Terms and conditions may apply.

Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner.

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ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS

Prize is non-transferable.

No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted.

The gift card will be an Amazon Gift Card by Email.  It will be sent using the Amazon online shopping platform (English / U.S.A version) to the registered Email address of the winning person of the contest.

Sponsor does not collect any personal information from users besides the email address.  Therefore, the email address is what will be used to provide the prize via Amazon U.S.A.

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including, but not limited to, errors in any printing or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize.
 
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[IKA]

Non-combat stories setups.

[SSJRuss]

2 match total.

And we could either do the same 0-0 idea

Or

We can only use characters from a certain genre (comics, games, etc.)

Or

We only do one match and all competitors have to use the same character. Just pick one and then you judge who used them the best.

OR (sorry ideas are just coming at me)

2 match total and they have to go together...

[Fox]

3 hours ago, IKA said:

Non-combat stories setups.

I'm not sure what that is. Can you please elaborate?

[IKA]

A setup that has a conflict that is not resolved by fighting but rather a contest of wits or endurance. 

[Bergy_Berg]

Just now, IKA said:

A setup that has a conflict that is not resolved by fighting but rather a contest of wits or endurance. 

So basically any of my matches from the June tournament would be along the lines of what you're suggesting.

[IKA]

Pretty much lol. I mean my matches in June would have fit in July so par for the course. 

[Bergy_Berg]

I was thinking the opposite of IKA, more of a Summer Blockbuster mega combat festival.

But I'd totally go for no combat too.

[IKA]

Maybe combat and one non combat.

[OMFG]

RNG matches?

Make people break from their regular writing styles?

Set up, like a lottery or something with 2 different categories.... Characters and Genre

 

So you could get...  Genie from Aladdin vs Sherlock Holmes in a horror match..or something

[SSJRuss]

27 minutes ago, OMFG said:

RNG matches?

Make people break from their regular writing styles?

Set up, like a lottery or something with 2 different categories.... Characters and Genre

 

So you could get...  Genie from Aladdin vs Sherlock Holmes in a horror match..or something

You mean we randomize it? Like they get two random characters and have to make a setup out of it? That could be dope!

[Bergy_Berg]

3 hours ago, OMFG said:

RNG matches?

Make people break from their regular writing styles?

Set up, like a lottery or something with 2 different categories.... Characters and Genre

 

So you could get...  Genie from Aladdin vs Sherlock Holmes in a horror match..or something

That sounds awful, let's do it.

[OMFG]

3 hours ago, Bergy_Berg said:

That sounds awful, let's do it.

 

5 hours ago, SSJRuss said:

You mean we randomize it? Like they get two random characters and have to make a setup out of it? That could be dope!

 

For example, after spinning the wheel and loading the generator we get....

 

Buzz Lightyear vs Wonder Woman in a Heist Match.

 

The World Bank, 100 trillion dollars, all for the taking...This Summer, an epic Heist match.. Who will walk away with 100 trillion dollars? Follow expert toy astronaut Buzz Lightyear as he tries out maneuver and outsmart one of DC's most wonderful women. Who will be the winner? You decide.

Coming to a local Forum Page near you, this August 2020.

 

[Fox]

Gee, I don't know.  The contestants still have to produce good writing.  I rate tournament matches solely on the writing.

 

Seems like randomization would potentially put some players at a handicap.  A disadvantage they could not write their way out of without a lot of contivances.

[SSJRuss]

1 hour ago, Fox said:

Gee, I don't know.  The contestants still have to produce good writing.  I rate tournament matches solely on the writing.

 

Seems like randomization would potentially put some players at a handicap.  A disadvantage they could not write their way out of without a lot of contivances.

It could be fun though. And it forces you to be creative in your setups. Which often make you a better writer in the long run.

But it's still hard to do. Like, how do you know if people are really randomizing their own characters? We would have to trust everyone.

[Bergy_Berg]

I do share our webmaster's concern. It could seriously handicap someone to get a character they know nothing about, or just a really lame character no one likes.

And it might be hard to make a match between Superman and Porky Pig.

[OMFG]

5 hours ago, Bergy_Berg said:

I do share our webmaster's concern. It could seriously handicap someone to get a character they know nothing about, or just a really lame character no one likes.

And it might be hard to make a match between Superman and Porky Pig.

 

6 hours ago, SSJRuss said:

It could be fun though. And it forces you to be creative in your setups. Which often make you a better writer in the long run.

But it's still hard to do. Like, how do you know if people are really randomizing their own characters? We would have to trust everyone.

 

 

We could like... Live stream it? Or maybe you get 5 chances to spin? Orrr... 

1st Place for July tournament gets 7 extra spins

2nd place gets 5

3rd place gets 4

4th place gets 3

Everyone else gets 2 extra spins.

[Fox]

How about this for the August Tournament?

"Back to the 80's"

Must use characters from 1980's TV shows or Movies.

[SSJRuss]

11 minutes ago, Fox said:

How about this for the August Tournament?

"Back to the 80's"

Must use characters from 1980's TV shows or Movies.

More of a 90's guy myself, but I'm down for 80s content.

[OMFG]

1 hour ago, Fox said:

How about this for the August Tournament?

"Back to the 80's"

Must use characters from 1980's TV shows or Movies

 

Yeah, but how would that work? Superman was created in the 30's, but he was in publication during the 80's.

Do we go by publication date, creation date, etc?

 

EDIT*

-DUH- I didn't read the second part, tv shows and movies is a good idea.

 

[Fox]

Yep.  Superman would be Christopher Reeve, I imagine.  I think Superman II came out in the 80's.

Well, I'm going to go with that.

Here's hoping for a MANIMAL vs. AUTOMAN match.  OK, nevermind... that might just be too much 80's.

[Bergy_Berg]

I've looked up what the popular movies and TV shows from the 80s were. And it turns out I know a ton of stuff from the 80s. Really excited now.

[DSkillz]

Quick question regarding the rules on this: Are we limited to only films and TV shows from the '80's, or could we also possibly include characters/scenarios/etc. from '80's commercials, games, music video, etc.?

[Fox]

12 hours ago, DSkillz said:

Quick question regarding the rules on this: Are we limited to only films and TV shows from the '80's, or could we also possibly include characters/scenarios/etc. from '80's commercials, games, music video, etc.?

Sure.  That seems fine.

[Bergy_Berg]

Take On Me guy is about to have his first CBUB match.